Encore Chorale Concert with the Soul Sanctuary Choir, London, England, June 5, 2019

Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In London, Encore performed with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir: Soprano Alice Wiseman, Minnie Oliver; Alto, Silla Mosley, Jade Elliot; Tenor, Clarence Hume, Adel Tuzani; Piano Pete Yarde Martin.

Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

Encore Chorale Joint Concert with the Bath Male Choir, Bath, England, June 1, 2019

Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In Bath, Encore performed with the Bath Male Choir, under the direction of Grenville Jones. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

Encore Chorale Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2 May 24 - 31, 2019

Approximately sixty singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate crossed the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2. Along the way, they entertained ship's passengers with a short concert performance in the ship's atrium. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

Maryland Encore Chorales in Silver Spring, MD May 20, 2019

The Glen Echo and Schweinhaut Encore Chorales performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken, Jeanne Kelly and Ingrid Lestrud. Pianist was Stephen Harouff. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.

 

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Encore ROCKS Concert in Silver Spring, MD May 19, 2019

Encore ROCKS Annapolis, Columbia and Glen Echo performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and Stephen Harouff. The Encore Band included Ken Hall, guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; and John Starr, Bass & Wind Synthesizer.

 

 

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Anne Arundel CC Encore Chorale Concert May 19, 2019

The Anne Arundel Community College Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly, performed its Annual Spring Concert at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts May 18, 2019. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.

 

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Encore ROCKS Concert in Alexandria, VA May 17, 2019

Encore ROCKS Alexandria, DC and Fairfax performed their annual spring concert at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on May 17, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and David Lang. Also performing was the Encore Band: Ken Hall, Guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; John Starr, Bass and Wind Synthesizer.

 

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NYC Midtown Encore Chorale Performance May 15, 2019

The New York City Midtown Encore Chorale performed its Annual Spring Concert under the direction of Justin Jalea at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on May 15, 2019.  Amber Fort Salladin was piano accompanist. Photos below - video coming soon.

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NYC Midtown Encore ROCKS Performance May 15, 2019

New York City Midtown Encore ROCKS performed its Annual Spring Concert under the direction of Justin Jalea at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on May 15, 2019.  Amber Fort Salladin was piano accompanist.

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Southern Maryland Encore Chorale Concert May 11, 2019

The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale, under the direction of Joey Hoopengardner, performed its annual Spring Concert at Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, MD on May 11, 2019.  Pianist was Erin Tennyson. Mike Chaney played the djembe drum.

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Towson and Columbia Chorales Concert in Towson, May 11, 2019

The Towson and Columbia Encore Chorales performed a concert under the direction of Stephen Harouff at the Towson Presbyterian Church, Towson, MD on May 11, 2019.  Joseph Satava was the pianist.

 

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Capital Encore Chorale Spring Concert in Washington, DC May 11, 2019

The Capital Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly performed its annual spring concert at the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, DC, May 11, 2019. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood performed on the Djembe Drum.

 

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Virginia Encore Chorales at Falls Church, VA May 11, 2019

The Alexandria, Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads, and Langston Brown Encore Chorales at The Falls Church, Falls Church, VA on May 11, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken, Mary Ann East and Ingrid Lestrud. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood performed on the Djembe Drum.

 

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Encore Chorales of Reston and Fairfax Concert in Reston, May 10, 2019

The Encore Chorales of Reston and Fairfax, under the direction of David Lang and Jeanne Kelly, performed a concert at the United Christian Parish, Reston.  Maribeth Gowen was pianist. Kathleen Leatherwood performed on the Djembe Drum.

 

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Columbia and Towson Encore Chorales Concert in Columbia, MD, May 5, 2019

The Columbia and Towson Encore Chorales performed a concert under the direction of Stephen Harouff at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Columbia, MD, on May 5, 2019.

 

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Encore Chorales and Encore ROCKS Performance at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, December 26, 2018

Over 500 Encore Chorale and Encore ROCKS singers performed a season ending concert at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall December 26, 2018.  Jeanne Kelly conducted the Chorales and Jeffrey Dokken conducted ROCKS. Piano/Organ: Stephen Harouff; Piano: Maribeth Gowen; Violin: Heather Haughn; Soprano Soloists: Brooke Evers and Ava Rissetto; Timpani: Joe Connell; Horn: Ted Thayer; Trumpets: William Thayer and Matt Wlezian; Encore ROCKS Band: Ken Hall, Guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; John Starr, Bass and Wind Synthesizer; ROCKS Soloist (Respect): Margo Hope.

 

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Alexandria, Fairfax, Goodwin House and Langston Brown Encore Chorales Performance December 18, 2108

The Alexandria, Fairfax, Goodwin House and Langston Brown Encore Chorales performed a holiday concert at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA on December 18, 2018. Conductors included Encore's Founder and Artistic Director, Jeanne Kelly; Jeffrey Dokken; Mary Ann East and Ingrid Lestrud. Pianists were Maribeth Gowen and David Lang.  Elizabeth Schoepfle performed on the flute.  East and Lestrud also performed as soprano soloists.

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Alexandria, DC, and Fairfax ROCKS Performance December 18, 2018

Alexandria, DC and Fairfax ROCKS performed a holiday concert under the direction of Jeffrey Dokken at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA, December 18, 2018. Solo performers were Margo Hope and John Starr. The Encore ROCKS Band, John Starr, Bass and Woodwind Synthesizer; Raice McLeod, Drums; and Ken Hall, Guitar also performed.

Glen Echo and Schweinhaut Encore Chorales Performance December 16, 2018

The Glen Echo and Schweinhaut Encore Chorales, under the direction of  Jeanne Kelly, performed a holiday concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, December 16, 2018.  Pianists were Stephen Harouff and David Lang.  Elizabeth Schoepfle performed on the flute.  Soprano soloists were Brooke Evers and Ava Risetto.

 

 

 

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